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Iowa Leading Indicators Index edges up in February amid federal data gaps
Iowa’s Leading Indicators Index rose slightly in February, though federal government shutdown-related data gaps limited the scope of the monthly report. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.04% to 108.1 in February 2026, up from 108.0 in January. The monthly…
Iowa jobless rate ticks up in November
While Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7% in November, the state’s seasonally…
ProCircular urging organizations, private citizens to delete TikTok
One of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firms is recommending users to uninstall TikTok, following a directive…
Local art exhibit features artificial intelligence
Artistic images generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are prominently featured at an art showcase gallery…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands
After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…
Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids
Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…
Kirkwood releases results from area workforce survey
Kirkwood Community College has released the results from the Skills 2024 Survey, a report created…
Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment
A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…
Study: Quarterly earnings guidance accuracy is overestimated
A study from the University of Iowa found that chief financial officers (CFOs) overestimate their…
Former UI president Willard “Sandy” Boyd dies at age 95
University of Iowa President Emeritus Willard “Sandy” Boyd died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Iowa…
Iowa Children’s Museum receives $17,000 from Bayer Fund
The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in Coralville, has received a $17,000 grant from the Bayer…
South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Fire…
SwineTech receives strategic minority investment
SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…
Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
